Mid-to-long tenures command sustained interest

Yesterday marked persistence in buying interest, particularly for mid-to-long tenure maturities. This in turn prompted a modest downward adjustment in the yield curve.

Sri Lanka’s retail goes green Ecolabel programme enters shopping malls and supermarkets

Sri Lanka’s retail sector is stepping into a new sustainability era with the launch of the country’s first environmental certification scheme tailored specifically for shopping malls and supermarkets.

Brandix ranked among Top 10 Best Employers

Brandix was recently recognised among the Top 10 Best Employers at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), National Best Employer Awards 2025, held recently in Colombo.

Hayleys holds Chairman’s Awards 2025

Hayleys Group celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of its teams at Chairman’s Awards 2025, recognising national firsts that advance global priorities in energy transition, food security, resilience and social impact.

LOLC Finance secures ISO 14064-1 certification again

LOLC Finance PLC has reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental stewardship by successfully renewing its ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Verification Certificate for the third consecutive year.

Nissan launches all-new Almera in Sri Lanka

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the sole authorised distributor for Nissan in Sri Lanka, officially unveiled the all-new Nissan Almera at a special launch event held at the Nissan Showroom in Union Place, Colombo.

SLT-Mobitel Mobile-Fairfirst unveil first-ever mobile billing-enabled motor insurance

SLT‑Mobitel Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance have unveiled the nation’s first-ever mobile billing solution for motor insurance, a historic milestone for the country’s telecommunications and insurance sectors.

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus focuses on work of National Commission on Women

Extensive discussions were held at the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus regarding the expedited implementation of the functions of the National Commission on Women.

Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical crossroads: A call for quality, structural reform and industry dialogue

In the complex ecosystem of national healthcare, the pill a patient swallows is the final link in a long, often invisible chain of science, manufacturing logistics and regulation.

CIMA Sri Lanka’s enduring commitment to professional excellence

CIMA’s recent recognition as a Superbrand in Sri Lanka is more than an accolade – it is a testament to the trust, credibility and impact we have built over six decades. It honours our long‑standing commitment to developing world‑class finance and business talent.

NDB renews membership with Parenthood Global Association

NDB Bank has renewed its membership with the Parenthood Global Association for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its strong commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports, empowers and understands the needs of working parents.

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She assumed office in Colombo yesterday.

Event industry gets policy boost as Industries Min. forms first dedicated advisory council

Sri Lanka is giving its event management industry a major boost, with the launch of a 25-member advisory council under the Industries Ministry, marking the first time the sector has its own dedicated policy forum.

Dialog caps strong 2025 with higher margins

Dialog Axiata capped a strong year with steady fourth-quarter growth, as Sri Lanka’s largest telecom operator benefited from the rising core revenues and tighter cost discipline while continuing to scale back the lower-margin wholesale operations.

Mercedes-Benz Club of SL sets world record with 635-car gathering in Colombo

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka has set a new world record after hosting a gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Colombo, surpassing the current Guinness-listed benchmark of 479 cars.

Indices close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Senkadagala Finance and Colombo Dockyard with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.3 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in CIC Holdings, Lanka Milk Foods and Melstacorp. Mixed interest was observed in Teejay Lanka, Renuka Agri Foods and SMB Leasing whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial

Sustained buying interest nudges mid and long-tenure yields down

The week began with sustained buying interest in the secondary market, amidst moderate trading volumes. Against this backdrop, some mid and long-tenure maturities saw yields edge down.

ComBank becomes first bank in SL to enable Google Pay for Mastercard cardholders

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in technology, innovation and the delivery of the most advanced banking experiences to customers byreaching another milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape with the introduction of Google Pay support for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders, in collaboration with Mastercard and Google.

TTEL’s Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory certified as Sri Lanka’s first plantation sector Green Building

Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE), a member of the Hayleys Plantation Sector, announced that its Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory has become Sri Lanka’s first Green Building certified tea factory, achieving a Gold rating under the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka’s GreenSL framework.

SLCBC marks 35 years of operations in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a welcome reception on January 29, in honour of Isabelle Martin, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, bringing together members, partners, and guests for an evening of dialogue, celebration, and connection.

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 to be held on Feb.14

Sri Lanka’s franchise sector is entering a defining phase with the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026, scheduled for 14th February at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo. This marks a deliberate step in establishing the island as a critical node in South Asia’s franchise economy, a move backed by serious institutional weight and growing market appetite.

People’s Leasing & Finance celebrates Excellence at the Premier Awards 2024/25

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) hosted its annual Premier Awards Ceremony on January 2026 17th at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo with over 1,000 invitees, recognizing outstanding Branches and individuals who demonstrated exceptional performance during the financial year 2024/25.

Dialog Finance PLC delivers strong performance with 107% operating income growth in FY2025

Dialog Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading fintech, reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with operating income more than doubling to Rs. 2.3 billion, a 107% year-on-year growth driven by scalable, technology-led business models.

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Ceylinco Life has announced the launch of the 25th consecutive edition of its flagship Pranama Scholarships programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence among the children of its policyholders.

HIP welcomes over 2,000 Thai cruise passengers, signalling new growth market for Sri Lanka

Two thousand one hundred Thai cruise passengers arrived at Hambantota International Port (HIP) this week aboard the MV Celebrity Millennium. The call points to the emergence of Thailand as a promising new market for Sri Lanka’s cruise tourism.

99x to host Quality Week 2026 themed ‘Quality in the Age of Intelligence’

99x, as the strategic partner and organiser, through its Quality Assurance community and Colombo Quality Camp initiative, announced Quality Week 2026. The theme for this year, “Quality in the Age of Intelligence, redefining assurance for human-AI collaboration,” is designed to address the AI reality, focusing on how teams can ensure reliability, trust, and accountability when working with AI-driven solutions.

Sterling Steels signs MoU with Moratuwa University

Sterling Steels Limited has formalized a strategic collaboration with the Universityof Moratuwa, Department of Civil Engineering through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening academic and industry-based research within Sri Lanka’s steel building construction sectors.

Union Assurance upgrades official website

Union Assurance has officially relaunched its corporate website, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey.

Annual Gold Medals to recognise Best Commercialisable Research Projects

At the Northern Investment Summit ‘26 held at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna recently, the Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust announced the awarding of two Annual Gold Medals to recognize the Best Commercialisable Research Projects: one to the University of Jaffna and another to the University of Vavuniya. This initiative is designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and stronger university – industry collaboration among Sri Lankan und

People Summit 2026 powers human–tech future

The People Summit 2026 set the stage for a bold vision of the future of work, where innovation meets empathy and people, not machines, drive progress.